About Me

Meet Chris Swann, the dynamic bass player renowned for his rhythmic mastery and eclectic style. Best known for his collaborations with three-time world champion surfer, Tom Curren, Swann's musical prowess knows no bounds.

Hailing from Washington, D.C., Swann's musical journey began with the vibrant beats of go-go music before expanding into a love for rock and roll after discovering Led Zeppelin and Rush. His versatility shines through as he effortlessly navigates genres ranging from folk to R&B, funk to punk, and everything in between.

Before joining forces with Tom Curren, Swann rocked stages with his band, Mighty Big Richard (MBR), delivering high-energy funk rock performances that captivated audiences. Along the way, he shared stages with legends like Jimmy Buffet, Switchfoot, and Jason Mraz, while also lending his talents to punk rock band Pennywise.

Swann's passion for music has taken him across the globe, gracing renowned venues from The Fillmore to The Orpheum Theatre and captivating audiences in countries like France, Norway, Brazil, Canada, and Kenya.

When he's not on tour with the Tom Curren Band or exploring new sonic territories with Egyptian Acid Rock, Swann can be found composing scores for TV, film, and extreme sports projects. His music has left an indelible mark, featured in Rip Curl's surf documentary, "The Search," and the captivating narrative of "A Date with Anna," chronicling tennis star Anna Kournikova's calendar shoot in Mexico, distributed by Lionsgate and ESPN.

Swann's talents extend beyond the stage and screen, with compositions gracing the airwaves of ABC's "20/20 News" and now as a composer and producer for Disney, where his creativity continues to inspire audiences of all ages. With each note, Chris Swann proves himself as not just a musician, but a maestro of melody, weaving stories that resonate far beyond the realm of sound.